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SR 56 Resurfacing from CR 581 (Bruce B. Downs Blvd.) to Meadow Pointe Blvd. and CR 581 Resurfacing from SR 56 to CR 54 449169-1-52-01 & 449170-1-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | Resurfacing |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | SR 56 from west of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. to east of Meadow Pointe Blvd. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. from SR 56 to CR 54 |
| Project Start | August 23, 2026 |
| Length | 7.3 Miles (both roads) |
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| Construction Cost | $19.8 million |
| Estimated Completion | fall 2027 |
| Contractor | Preferred Materials, Inc. |
About
Two projects have been combined to be built under one construction contract.
The purpose of this project is to preserve and extend the life of the existing pavement through milling and resurfacing on two state roadways:
- SR 56 from Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (CR 581) to Meadow Point Boulevard (3.8 miles)
- CR 581 (Bruce B. Downs Boulevard) from SR 56 to CR 54 / Wesley Chapel Blvd. (3.5 miles)
This project will improve traffic flow on Meadow Pointe Boulevard near the SR 56 intersection. The work will adjust the merge area and roadway transitions to create two 12‑foot lanes that safely accommodate the added left‑turn movements at SR 56.
The project also includes intersection safety improvements at the SR 56 / Bruce B. Downs Boulevard intersection, ADA feature enhancements, minor drainage improvements, traffic signal upgrades, and overhead lighting.
Construction is anticipated to begin August 23, 2026.
Contact Information
Closures
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Bruce B Downs Blvd (CR 581) from SR 56 to south of Chancey Road / Mystic Oak Boulevard
Lane closures: Tuesday, August 25 through Thursday, August 27 nights from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.